This qualification is aimed at those seeking work in adult care in England and those already working in organisations who wish to further develop their skills. The qualifications are designed to cater for the technical skills, knowledge and understanding required in specific job roles in the Adult Care Sector. They also reflect the range and depth of competence in areas in the sector, which allows the learner to develop their own personal growth and engagement.

Components

BTEC Diploma in Adult Care Level 4

Awarding body

EDEXCEL

Overview

Industry recognised certification for Adult Care for England

Intended for

Those seeking work in Adult Care and those already working in organisations who wish to develop their skills.

Duration

12 month minimum

Requirements

To complete this qualification, candidates must achieve 70 Credits from a choice of units specialising within your service sector.

To achieve the Adult Care full Level 4 qualification, the learner must complete a minimum of seventy credits, of which fifty-five credits must be selected from units at Level 4 or above; thirty-six credits must be completed from Group A Mandatory Units; a minimum of six credits from Group B optional units and a minimum of twenty-eight credits from Group C optional units.

Group A - Mandatory Units

QCF level

Credit

Advanced Communication Skills

4

4

Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings

4

4

Equality and Diversity in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings

4

3

Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care Settings

3

2

Facilitate Person Centred Assessment to Support Wellbeing of Individuals

4

2

Facilitate Support Planning to Promote Positive Outcomes for Individuals and to Support Wellbeing

4

2

Understand Personalisation in Care and Support Services

5

4

Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings

4

3

Professional Practice in Health and Social Care for Adults or Children and Young People

4

3

Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports

4

3

Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

4

4

Safeguard Children and Young People Who Are Present in the Adult Social Care Sector

4

2

Group B - Optional Units

QCF level

Credit

Understand the process and experience of dementia

3

3

Understand the Administration of Medication to Individuals with Dementia Using a Person Centred Approach

3

2

Understand the Role of Communication and Interactions with Individuals Who Have Dementia

3

3

Diabetes Awareness

3

6

Understand Theories of Relationships and Social Networks

4

3

Understand the Factors Affecting Older People

3

2

Understand Parkinson’s for Health and Social Care Staff

3

2

Understand Public Funding of Individual Care Needs in Adult Social Care

4

4

Understand Positive Risk Taking for Individuals with Disabilities

3

3

Understand How to Support Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

3

3

Principles of Self-directed Support

3

3

Understand How to Manage a Team

4

3

Understanding Professional Supervision Practice

4

3

Understand Professional Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

5

6

Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

3

3

Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals

3

3

Understand Stroke Care Management

3

4

Understand Sensory Loss

3

3

Group C – Optional Units

QCF level

Credit

Undertake a Research Project Within Services for Health and Social Care or Children and Young People